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I went to Barnegat Lighthouse on New Year"s day for my yearly visit to check on my favorite duckies. It was perhaps the best day since I visit them. The temperature was a balmy 54F. I was only wearing a fleece jacket and still, I was hot walking on the jetty. When I got there, it was not too busy. Aside from about 40 Ruddy Turnstones at the beginning of the jetty I saw nothing in range for halfway into the jetty. I was contemplating of turning around, but kept on going. Finally, around 2/3 or somewhat more towards the end of the jetty I saw a handful of photographers. When I reached, I saw they were focusing on a small group of resting Harlequins -- the purpose of my visit. I joined them. The duckies were extremely cooperative, weren't bothered by the paparazzi at all :)

I hope, everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and I wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

ING Marathon, NYC -- Brooklyn, Lafayette Ave & St James Pl.

Sending lots of healing energy Jim's way. Hope he is much better :)

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